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Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests

Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests

Summary

"What tests do I order, and what do the results mean?" Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests, Eighth Edition provides the answers quickly and clearly for a vast range of adult and pediatric conditions. Arranged by organ system, the book summarizes the available tests for most diseases, explains what the results mean, and discusses differential diagnoses. This thoroughly updated edition includes additional tests based on molecular biology, new data on the use of genetic tests, and many new diagnostic laboratory tests in chemistry. Imaging tests are included where they play a key role in diagnosis. The section on chemical and microbiological terrorism has been expanded.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Eighth Edition

ix

Preface to the First Edition

xi

Acknowledgments

xiii

I Normal Values

Introduction to Normal Values (Reference Ranges)

3

(23)

Critical Values

26

(7)

II Specific Laboratory Examinations

Core Blood Analytes: Alterations by Diseases

33

(55)

Urine

88

(25)

III Diseases of Organ Systems

Cardiovascular Diseases

113

(31)

Respiratory Diseases

144

(27)

Gastrointestinal Diseases

171

(49)

Hepatobiliary Diseases and Diseases of the Pancreas

220

(83)

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders

303

(34)

Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

337

(31)

Hematology

368

(185)

Metabolic and Hereditary Disorders

553

(97)

Endocrine Diseases

650

(147)

Genitourinary Diseases

797

(83)

Infectious Diseases

880

(152)

Autoimmune and Miscellaneous Diseases

1032

(31)

Disorders Due to Physical and Chemical Agents

1063

(29)

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Drug Effects

1092

(14)

Body Substances

1106

(33)

Appendices

Appendix A: Abbreviations and Acronyms

1117

(6)

Appendix B: Conversion Factors between Conventional and System International Units

1123

(9)

Appendix C: Summary of Causes of and Diagnostic Tests for Spurious Laboratory Results